John Cabot Academy students celebrate outstanding GCSE results
Students at Bristol’s John Cabot Academy are outshining their peers both locally and nationally by recording some outstanding exam results.
The dedication and commitment of both students and staff paid off in style on GCSE results day this year, with achievements that significantly exceed national averages across key subjects.
Latest data shows the students have excelled in the core subjects of English and maths – achieving pass rates of up to 15% higher than students across England.
Key achievements:
Core subjects (grades 9-4):
- National average: 75%
- English: 84%
- Maths: 86%
These results are well above the national average and stand as the highest among secondary schools within the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), which John Cabot Academy is part of.
Core subjects (grades 9-5):
- National average: 61%
- English: 76.1%
- Maths: 67%
Again, these results surpass national benchmarks and rank as the best in the CLF secondary schools.
In addition to these academic milestones, disadvantaged students at JCA achieved the highest results above their predicted grades across the region.
This highlights both the academy’s commitment to supporting all learners, and the wider federation’s ambition of eradicating disadvantage from its classrooms.
Moreover, JCA students made half a grade more progress per subject compared to the national average, further emphasising the exceptional teaching and learning environment at the school.
Principal Kate Willis said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for their hard work and perseverance.
These results reflect the dedication and excellence that define the John Cabot Academy community.”
“We aspire for our students to thrive academically and are realising this ambition. We have challenged and inspired our students in the classroom.
“The JCA ‘routines’ have created a culture in the school where children feel safe and are safe; they can take risks and make mistakes, explore and develop as individuals. All of this within our wonderfully diverse community with trusting and respectful relationships between staff and students.”
